When you wish upon an ACE review
The Hodge review of Arts Council England resembles a Christmas wish list, but who stands to get their presents? asks Robin Can…
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Going to town: Why entering UK Town of Culture is a no-brainer
Jon Flinn, who co-wrote three UK City of Culture bids including Hull’s winning 2017 entry, believes the Town of Culture contest…
Let’s Create: The high watermark for inclusion in the arts?
After eight years in post, Andrew Miller is stepping down as a National Council member of Arts Council England and as chair of its…
Reviewing Creative Scotland: No easy feat
Former director of creative industries at Creative Scotland, Clive Gillman, believes there’s much to commend about a review into…
What it means to be human: Why the arts and humanities are more important than ever
On behalf of the Midlands Arts and Humanities Futures Network¹, Professor Rachel Moseley argues for the importance of a co-ordina…
Does the curriculum review allow teachers to step off the policy pendulum?
The recently published curriculum review has elicited a range of reactions and reflections. But primary school teacher and educati…
Is financial insecurity the biggest threat to the performing arts?
There is an exodus of freelance theatre professionals – particularly in areas like stage management and wardrobe. To address this,…
Theatre needs CIISA more than ever
The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) was set up to uphold and improve standards of behaviour across the…
Investing in creativity: A ‘smart’ solution for local regeneration
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, it is more important than ever to find cross-sector solutions to fortify the UK’s creative economy,…
The power of conversation
Reflecting on this year’s Governance Now conference, held during the first week of November, Clore Leadership’s Rebecca Usher…
The invisible backbone: Freelance enablers in the arts
Behind every performance, exhibition and education or community project, significant numbers of undervalued freelancers are making…
The class ceiling inquiry
A new study into working-class access to creative careers in Greater Manchester will seek to provide local solutions rather than l…
The liberal arts are vital to fostering future leaders
Arts subjects at university are often maligned as ‘rip-off’ degrees but, as Warwick University’s Dr William H. Rupp argues,…
Nurturing creativity in next gen arts marketers
We need to remember foundational skills to equip emerging marketers to be creative and successful, says Matt Ecclestone of the Art…
Should England introduce a tourist tax?
A well-designed tourist tax can be a powerful tool for cultural sustainability creating a revenue stream to support improvements t…
R&D is about questions, not answers
Ideally, research and development should be a space to play, to experiment and to discover, writes Matthew May of Middle Child the…
Curriculum and Assessment Review: An opportunity not to be missed
Ministers have long argued that background should not be a barrier to opportunity in life. That case can be powerfully made in ter…
The first cut is the deepest
With conference season in full swing, CEO of Punch Records, Ammo Talwar calls on policymakers to recognise culture as infrastructu…
Museums must be free to decide their own partnerships
The Museums Association has recently proposed changes to its Code of Ethics. Former Culture Secretary, now Lord Ed Vaizey, thinks…
Industrial strategy, property and the creative industries
Addressing the Creative Industries Propery Summit in London last week, Professor Christopher Smith, executive chair of the Arts an…
A new genesis for giving
Founder and chair of the Genesis Foundation, John Studzinski, thinks we should aspire to changing the world one person at a time �…
The governmental geometry of culture: Who has a seat at the table?
During his international study of the impact of Covid, Anthony Sargent was struck by the differences in where the arts and culture…
Talent, not tolerance: The music industry must do better for marginalised artists
Musicians who don’t fit traditional moulds still face barriers that inhibit their careers. The industry must do better, writes A…
We must nurture apprenticeships – here’s how
A new report from the University of the Arts London and Birmingham City University suggests apprenticeships could be a game change…
